"The New England Patriots pulled off what seemed impossible at the beginning of the season: winning the AFC East. The Bills have had a grip on the division since Tom Brady's departure after the 2019 season, and while Miami has come close, it has never been able to claim the title during New England's half-decade hiatus. Making the playoffs for Josh Allen and company hasn't been an issue."
"In the playoffs, however, they've been unable to get over the hump, losing to Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow during their five-season reign over the AFC East. After losing to Deshaun Watson's Texans during Allen's third season, the former Wyoming QB lost to his fourth different quarterback in the playoffs this season, Bo Nix. With Mahomes, Burrow, and Lamar Jackson not in the playoffs to begin with, the reigning MVP was the best quarterback entering the playoffs."
The New England Patriots captured the AFC East despite preseason expectations. The Buffalo Bills dominated the division since Tom Brady's 2019 departure and repeatedly secured high playoff seeds, but postseason breakthroughs remained elusive. Josh Allen continued regular-season success but suffered a playoff loss to Bo Nix after five turnovers, ending Buffalo's title hopes. Owner Terry Pegula concluded the team hit a playoff wall and dismissed head coach Sean McDermott. The Bills have begun a head-coach search that includes Joe Brady, Brian Daboll, Lou Anarumo, Grant Udinski, and Anthony Lynn, with Daboll viewed as a plausible hire.
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